· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANTS ACT

Allows for the licensing of certified surgical first assistants to assist in surgeries through the department of health and a 7 member board of licensure.

Sponsor

Lauren Carson (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-14

Policy area

Health

Latest action

01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services